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Michelin Vision concept wheel/tire: airless, connected, rechargeable, organic

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At Movin’On 2017, Michelin presented its new Vision concept tire. The concept tire—which combines the functions of wheel and tire—is airless, connected, rechargeable, customizable and organic, is both a wheel and a tire. Organic tire. 3D printed. VISION is the first tire that recharges.

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VW BUDD-e electric microbus named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year”

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The Volkswagen BUDD-e battery-electric microbus concept ( earlier post ) has been named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year” at the 15 th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. The BUDD-e concept’s highlights include: A 101 kWh battery delivering a range of up to 233 miles (375 km).

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VW using CES 2016 as platform to launch future initiatives in e-mobility and connectivity; new EV concept

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Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, will deliver a keynote the evening before CES 2016 opens its doors in Las Vegas. The main focus of his speech will be on the latest developments in electromobility as well as the next generation of connectivity. Teaser of the electric concept. Click to enlarge.

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Audi introduces connected mobility concept in Beijing; electric longboard integrated with intelligent nav system

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At Auto China 2016 in Beijing, Audi is presenting the Audi connected mobility concept, a concept car based on the Audi Q3, the brand’s urban compact SUV. The concept offers sporty and multi-functional mobility for megacities with dense traffic and road restrictions.

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Volkswagen Group PhD Event; e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts

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At the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Event 2016, some 600 specialist visitors informed themselves about current research work. The project is focused on topics such as e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts. 108 young researchers presented the topics of their doctoral theses at the MobileLifeCampus in Wolfsburg.

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Honda opens new Silicon Valley facility to advance connected mobility; refreshed 2016 Accord; Honda Xcelerator

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Honda officially opened its new Silicon Valley R&D facility, using the occasion to unveil a refreshed 2016 Accord featuring Honda’s first application of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. —||Honda R&D Americas President, Frank Paluch. ". Earlier post.) Honda Xcelerator.

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Toyota launches e-Palette autonomous electric concept and mobility system

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At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. In the near term, the Alliance will focus on the development of the new e-Palette Concept Vehicle.

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